Settees and suites with seat height 46cm and above

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These wooden settees have design features which can help a person to stand, such as a firm seat. Included in this section are settees with a floor to seat base height of 46cm and above. This height would be suitable for most people but people with shorter leg length may find these settees too high.

These sofas may have straight or splayed legs.

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Stowe Ii Heavy Duty Reception Chair With Arms

James Spencer and Co Ltd
From £165
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Dudley Chair

James Spencer and Co Ltd
From £250
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Derwent Chair

James Spencer and Co Ltd
From £210
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Comfi-sit Reclining 2-seater Settee

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
From £899
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Epping Chairs

James Spencer and Co Ltd
From £195
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Kelstern; Stratton Suites

The Kirton Healthcare Group Ltd
From £625
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Beverley Chair; High Seat Chair

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
From £244
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Webton Manual Recliner

James Spencer and Co Ltd
From £525
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Westminster Chair; High Seat Chair

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
From £274
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York Chair; High Seat Chair

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
From £278
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Arundel

Shackletons Ltd
From £320
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Bembridge Range

From £264  (Inc. VAT)
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Coniston Chair

Shackletons Ltd
From £212
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Bronte Settee

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
POA
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Beverley 2-seater Settee

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
POA
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Westminster 2-seater Settee

Sherborne Upholstery Ltd
POA
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Carisbrooke Chair

From £209  (Inc. VAT)
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Woburn Queen Anne

From £449  (Inc. VAT)
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Queen Anne Chair

AJ Way and Co Ltd
POA
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Salisbury Range

Cintique Ltd
POA
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Yeovil Chair

Brandvital Ltd T/A Royams
POA
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Hsl 3 In 1 Drop-end Sofa

High Seat Ltd
From £760  (Inc. VAT)
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Winchester

Cintique Ltd
From £683
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Shaftesbury Chair

POA
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Shetland High Back Chairs

POA
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Majestic Range

From £130
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Belvedere

Cintique Ltd
POA
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Leeds Chair

Huntleigh Renray Ltd
POA
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Belmont Hcblc

POA
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Edzell

POA
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Crimmond

POA
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Melrose Fully Upholstered

POA
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Help and advice

If you find it difficult to get in and out of a settee, especially if it is a low sofa type you could consider the following options:

  • Change your technique for standing from a chair
  • Raise your settee with chair raisers. Chair raisers will only suit some settees. Raising your existing chair using interconnected chair raisers can be an alternative to purchasing a new suite or could be a short term solution prior to purchasing a higher settee or high chair
  • Exchange your settee for a settee above 46cm (as seen in this section)
  • Exchange your settee for a high chair, such as those listed in chairs with a high back & seat height above 46cm. You may find it easier to stand up from one of these chairs as you will be able to push up using both the chair's arms

In addition if you are petite or tall you may find there are settees available that are proportionate to your dimensions which can either be purchased off the shelf or customised to your measurements.

It's worth trying out a settee before purchase, to ensure the dimensions fit your body shape. For example if the settee is too deep this may make it harder to get in and out of. Read our advice on essential measurements to consider when purchasing a new chair.

Assist UK is the national network for advice on independent living equipment and has a network of Disabled Living Centres. You could contact Assist UK to locate a centre locally where you could try out a high seat before purchase. They are unlikely to have high seat settees but may have an example of the type of raisers that could be used to raise a small settee.

When considering a chair an individual assessment with an Occupational therapist or by a Physiotherapist may be important especially if you are also struggling with other aspects of your daily life. Your safety is important and there may be individual and environmental factors which determine which chair best suits your needs in the short and longer term. For example, some chair raisers will not fit certain sofas particularly if they are large, and some individuals, such as those who have just had a hip replacement, require a seat to be a minimum height. The information on this site is not a substitute for individual assessment.

You may be eligible for an assessment and equipment from your local authority. If you are eligible the equipment will be provided on a long-term loan basis. Alternatively, you may be eligible for a direct payment from your local authority to purchase something suitable. View more information on equipment provision via your local authority and the direct payments scheme.

For further information you may wish to read our:
- Choosing a chair and chair accessories fact sheet

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The BHTA have applied to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to have this code of practice agreed as an OFT approved code.
Indicates whether the company is a member of the Telecare Services Association (TSA) or not. The TSA has developed a Code of Practice for its members which indicate that the service provider has undergone robust independent inspection, against a range of criteria accepted as the industry standard.

The code of practice is governed by an audit scheme which meets the requirements of the United Kingdom accreditation service (UKAS).
Indicates whether the company is a member of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) or not. LEIA is the trade association and advisory body for the lift and escalator industry. Its members have signed up to a code of practice which includes measures intended to ease consumer concerns and remove undesirable trade practices.